“It's super important that our voices are heard so we can all work together for a sustainable future for ourselves and the ocean.”
I'm excited to be part of Ocean Voices and looking forward to where the opportunities can lead us, the youth of the Northern Rivers. This is our chance to show everyone that we're capable of making a positive difference.
The possibilities are endless!
MONET SHORTLAND
Young Ocean Leader
What is your Bright Blue Future?
What is your Bright Blue Future?
WHO WE ARE!
What if Mother Nature joined forces with a program that inspires conservation, leadership, and innovation, all the while empowering youth voices?
Ocean Voices is a program driven by youth input. We empower youth to advocate for causes they're passionate about. Offering them the freedom to express their voices in a unique way…with a focus on our oceans.
Our priority is to give youth the resources and opportunities they need to help create a bright blue future!
Young ocean leader, Monet Shortland
Join us on this journey to protect and preserve our oceans for generations
to come.
We want you!
fOR A BRIGHTER BLUE FUTURE
Are you passionate about creating a sustainable future?
Do you care about the health of our oceans?
Do you feel that youth should have their voices heard?
Are you aged between 12-18 and want to join a group of likeminded youth leaders creating opportunities to make real change?
Are you able to commit to monthly in-person and regular online meetings/communication?
WE ARE LOOKING FOR 10 YOUNG OCEAN VOICES & INNOVATORS
Expression of interests now OPEN
Ocean Voices has opened applications for our OV Youth Collective. Are you interested in joining? Or do you know someone who would be?
Please share this opportunity or complete the short application form.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.
THE oCEAN vOICES Youth collective
THE oCEAN vOICES Youth collective
Ocean Voices acknowledges that we are here on the land of the Bundjalung people
The traditional owners of this land who have been caring for and celebrating our unique saltwater ecosystems — their Sea Country — for over 65,000 years. Traditional Ecological Knowledge from Australia’s First Peoples connection to our oceans are some of the longest running anywhere in the world.
What is catching our attention this week? A collection of stories and news from the Big Blue.
Big blue news
The Byron Shire U-Lab Hub is hosting ‘u-lab 1x Leading from an Emerging Future’
Do you have an idea and want to develop your skills to lead it? A FREE six-week online course by MITx that has empowered 200,000 participants worldwide since 2015.
Surf, Activism, Community: Southern Blast Takes on Big Seismic
Surfrider Foundation’s Southern Blast – directed by the legendary Matty Hannon – exposes the dangerous impacts of seismic blasting on marine life.
The Great Spring Clean Up
During September & October 2024, Clean Up Australia is championing 'The Great Spring Clean Up'. A nationwide initiative that will tackle litter in our streets, parks and waterways and improve our environment.
OCEAN VOICES gets a mention in parliament
Ocean Voices was recognised in Parliament by Tamara Smith.
Demand ratification of the High Seas Treaty!
Learn about September’s action plan.
Ocean voices stories
Discover the pulse of our vibrant community. Delve into the events, meet the people, discover new ideas, explore the places, and more.
OCEAN VOICES at meey tHe candidate
Ocean Voices asks future mayors what they will do to ensure the youth voice is heard within the shire.
Ocean Voices first ever youth Collective meeting
Learns about the new collective creating tangible change within our community.
OCEAN VOICES co-founder monet shortland RECIPIENT of the young COMMUNITY member of the year
Read all about the achievements.
Friends of Ocean Voices
To share your collaborative ideas or to join the Ocean Voices family
